11 highest paid IoT, data security, virtual reality and software jobs

“Cybersecurity and IT security skills continue to net some of the highest salaries within technology departments,” according to Tim Johnson, CEO of Mondo, which has just released its annual Tech Salary Guide. “Salaries are expected to keep climbing as the talent gap widens, resulting in a projected shortfall of 3.5M security-related roles by 2021. We are also seeing some tech salaries that remain flat for less competitive, yet necessary skill sets, like QA and Network Support.”

Top augmented reality, virtual reality & Internet of Things salaries

Certain specialized tech skills are in high demand, and drawing top dollar salaries as a result. These include jobs related to augmented and virtual reality technology and IoT development.

IoT solution architect

Low end of range = $140,000

High end of range = $210,000

IoT software engineer

Low end of range = $100,000

High end of range = $175,000

Virtual reality engineer

Low end of range = $100,500

High end of range = $160,500

Mixed reality developer

Low end of range = $100,000

High end of range = $160,000

Top cybersecurity & IT security salaries

Data security jobs have been in high demand for years, and that shows no signs of slowing down. Here aare the top paying jobs in IT and cybersecurity.

Manager, information security

Low end of range = $120,000

High end of range = $185,000

Application security engineer

Low end of range = $120,000

High end of range = $182,500

Network security engineer

Low end of range = $115,000

High end of range = $172,500

Cybersecurity engineer

Low end of range = $110,000

High end of range = $165,000

Salesforce positions with the highest salaries

The Mondo salary guide reveals that Salesforce skills are also highly valued this year, with salesforce solution architects earning a spot among the highest-paid technology professionals overall (those with salaries from $145,000 - $210,500).